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100% Fiber Network Powered by AT&T Fiber Expands in Los Angeles Area

Ultra-Fast Internet Speeds Available to Homes, Apartments and Small Business Locations in Additional Los Angeles Area Cities

AT&T is now offering a 1 gigabit connection on our 100% fiber network powered by AT&T FiberSM to customer locations in the Los Angeles area, including in parts of La Mirada, West Hollywood and surrounding areas.

Our fastest internet speed, AT&T Internet 1000, is now available to nearly 125,000 homes, apartments and small businesses in the Greater Los Angeles Metro area, including at over 340 multifamily area properties, such as The Paseos at Magnolia, Palisades and 1000 Grand Avenue.

We previously announced ultra-fast internet speeds available in parts of Corona, Eastvale, Fontana, Glendale, Irvine, Los Angeles, Orange County, Palmdale, Riverside and surrounding communities. We plan to expand access to ultra-fast internet speeds in parts of Garden Grove and Gardena in the future.

The Los Angeles area is one of 51 metros nationwide where our ultra-fast internet service is currently available. We plan to reach at least 67 metros with our fastest internet service.

We market our ultra-fast service to nearly 4 million locations nationwide, of which over 650,000 include apartments and condo units. We plan to reach 12.5 million locations by mid-2019.

“Los Angeles County has always been on the cutting edge of innovation and continually finds new ways to provide expanded services for their residents, visitors, and businesses,” said Mike Silacci, AVP External Affairs, AT&T California. “Our customers in the greater Los Angeles area are increasingly interacting with their world in more data-intensive ways, which is why we’re continuing to expand the availability of our fastest internet speeds in the area.”

“High-speed internet is critical to growing our local economy, connecting our residents with friends and family, and continuing to increase the quality of life in our communities,” said Leron Gubler, President & CEO, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited to have AT&T bring its 100% Fiber network to our city and for the possibilities that come with it.”

Internet-only pricing for customers who choose AT&T Internet 1000, our fastest speed tier on our 100% fiber network, starts as low as $80 a month with a 12-month commitment. 4 Customers may be able to add one of our award-winning DIRECTV or U-verse TV services. We have single, double and triple play offers to fit each customer’s needs.

Internet customers on the 100% fiber network have access to our latest Wi-Fi technology. They can enjoy our best in-home experience with faster Wi-Fi speeds and broad coverage to seamlessly connect all their devices.

What can I do with a service that starts with a 1 gig connection?

These internet speeds are 20x faster than the average cable customer.5 You can download 25 songs in 1 second or your favorite 90-minute HD movie in less than 34 seconds.6 Customers can enjoy our fastest upload and download speeds.

You can also quickly access and stream the latest online movies, music and games. These ultra-fast speeds let you easily telecommute, video-conference, upload and download photos and videos, and connect faster to the cloud.

What is AT&T Fiber?

The 100% fiber network under the AT&T Fiber umbrella brand lets customers choose from a range of internet speeds, all over an ultra-fast internet connection. This network is just one of the network technologies we plan to use to connect customers as a part of AT&T Fiber.  

Frost & Sullivan recently recognized AT&T for its leadership in high-speed internet services. It awarded AT&T the 2016 Company of the Year Award for Broadband Access. The analyst firm praised AT&T for “rapidly evolving into a new form of telecommunications company; one that is based on the delivery of broadband access, both fixed and mobile, as well as services that ride that access.”

For more information on AT&T Fiber, visit att.com/getfiber.

AT&T in Los Angeles Metro Area:

AT&T has invested more than $2.1 billion in its wireless and wireline networks in the Los Angeles Metro Area between 2013 through 2015. This drives upgrades to reliability, coverage, speed and performance for residents and business customers.

1 AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand name and not by AT&T Inc.

2Actual customer speeds may vary. Download speeds are typically up to 940Mbps due to overhead capacity reserved to deliver.

3Initial availability limited to select areas. May not be available in your area. Go to att.com/fibermap to see if you qualify.

4After 12 months, price moves to standard rate of $119/mo.

5Available in select areas. 20x faster based on maximum download speed of AT&T Internet 1000 vs weighted average cable internet customers’ speed of major U.S. cable providers per the FCC 2015 Measuring Broadband America – Fixed Broadband Report. Actual speeds vary.

6Speed/Time examples are estimates.

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AT&T Expands Access to Unlimited Data

The New AT&T Unlimited Plan is Available to All Postpaid Wireless Customers

Feb. 16, 2017 – Starting tomorrow, AT&T1 will launch a new AT&T Unlimited plan. The plan will be available to all consumer and business postpaid AT&T wireless customers. Whether you love to stream your favorite shows, play games, video chat or simply surf the web, the AT&T Unlimited Plan provides access to what matters most to you.

“We’re offering unlimited entertainment on the nation’s best data network where and when you want to enjoy more of what you love,” said David Christopher, Chief Marketing Officer of the AT&T Entertainment Group.

The new AT&T Unlimited Plan will include unlimited talk, text and data on 4 lines for $180.* Business customers can also take advantage of their additional corporate discount.

You can also make unlimited calls from the U.S. to Canada and Mexico, and send unlimited texts to over 120 countries. Plus, customers on this plan can talk, text and use data in Canada and Mexico with no roaming charges when they add the Roam North America feature for no additional charge.

We’re always listening to our customers and will continue to evolve to provide more choice, more convenience, and more value.

* Price after $40 credit for 4th smartphone line.  Credit starts in 2 bills. Pay $220/ month until credit starts. After 22 GB of data usage, AT&T may slow speeds during periods of network congestion. Plan includes stream saver. Additional data and other restrictions apply.

1 AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand name and not by AT&T Inc.

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WWE Superstar® Dolph Ziggler® to Greet Anaheim Fans & Sign Autographs at Local Cricket Wireless Store

WWE Superstar® Dolph Ziggler® to Greet Anaheim Fans and Sign Autographs at Local Cricket Wireless Store

Cricket Wireless, an official partner of WrestleMania 33 taking place on April 2, 2017 in Orlando, FL, invites the Anaheim community to come out and meet WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler during an in-store appearance.

Dolph will conduct a Facebook Live Chat with fans answering questions and providing love advice in honor of Valentine’s Day.

Following the Facebook Live Chat, Dolph will greet his fans, take pictures and sign autographs at Cricket’s authorized retail store.

WHO:        WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler

                  Cricket Wireless Authorized Retail Store

DATE:        Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017

                  10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Facebook Live Chat

                  11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meet & Greet

WHERE:    1061 North State College Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92806

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D’Angelo Russell to Greet Fans at Cricket Wireless Store in Los Angeles

Cricket Wireless invites basketball fans to come out and meet point guard D’Angelo Russell this Saturday, Jan. 28. Russell will greet fans and sign autographs at a Cricket authorized retail store in Los Angeles.

WHEN:      Saturday, Jan. 28 from 3 to 5 p.m.           

WHERE:    5857 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90001

While at the Cricket authorized retail location, fans can enter the Cricket Wireless & ESPN Bucket List sweepstakes for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to one of the year’s biggest sporting events*.

The VIP grand prize winner walk away with:

A Bucket List sporting experience of their choice* within the continental U.S.

Economy airfare and hotel for 3 days, 2 nights for winner and their guest

$500 in spending money

Samsung Galaxy S7 with 1-year of the Cricket Wireless $70 plan

But that’s not all. In addition to the grand prize, three first prize winners will get a new Samsung Galaxy S7 with one-year of the Cricket $70 plan. Ten second prize winners will receive a basketball autographed by Jalen Rose.

*CRICKET/ESPN BUCKET LIST 2017 SWEEPSTAKES

NO PURCHASE OR SUBMISSION TO SALES PRESENTATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Sweepstakes begins 12:01 AM EST on 1/1/17 and ends 11:59 PM EST on 2/5/17. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C. who are at least the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence (18 but 19 in Alabama and Nebraska, 21 in Mississippi) at the time of entry. Void where prohibited. Subject to full Official Rules available at http://www.cricketwirelessrules.com/ESPNBucketlist17.pdf. Sponsored by Cricket Wireless LLC, 575 Morosgo Drive West Tower, 14th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30324. Administrator: CAA Sports LLC dba PGW, 1038 Princeton Drive, Suite B, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292.

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Access from AT&T low-cost internet program FREE sign-up event

AT&T, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Housing Authority of Los Angeles (HACLA), Join Forces to Narrow the Digital Divide

As a national stakeholder in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ConnectHome initiative, AT&T is teaming up with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) to host an event on Saturday, January 21 to help inform area residents in qualifying households about applying for a low-cost internet program.

AT&T will host the free event at the Pueblo Del Rio Housing Complex on Saturday, January 21 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. The event is open to both residents of Pueblo Del Rio and the general public. Attendees will get help applying for the service online and learn about digital literacy tools available from AT&T on the AT&T Digital You portal.

The program, Access from AT&T, provides eligible residents access to internet speed tiers of 10Mbps and 5Mbps for $10 a month, and internet speed tiers at 3Mbps, 1.5Mbps or 768Kbps for $5 a month. AT&T will also waive installation and internet equipment fees for participating households.

This is one of 30 sign-up events AT&T is hosting in ConnectHome pilot communities over the next year to help qualifying households apply for Access from AT&T. 

Additionally, AT&T is providing up to 100 Udacity Nanodegree program scholarships to select participants in designated HUD communities. Nanodegree programs are self-paced, online curricula that provide students in-demand skills to help obtain tech-related jobs. Courses help students and job-seekers develop skills in areas such as web development, mobile development and data analytics.

WHEN:       Saturday, January 21, 2017

                   10:30 am – 12:30 pm

WHERE:     Pueblo Del Rio Housing Complex

                   1801 E 53rd St.

                   Los Angeles, CA 90058

                   (Community Center Meeting Room)

Access from AT&T

Access from AT&T is offered to households located across the 21 states where AT&T offers wireline home internet service3, and at least 1 resident participates in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In California, households receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program benefits may also qualify.

AT&T has worked with more than 500 national, state and local groups to inform potential program participants. This includes social service groups and organizations that represent veterans, seniors, non-English speakers and others.

AT&T has also contacted all school districts where Access from AT&T is available, asking for their help in communicating the program to families.

Learn more

To learn more about Access from AT&T and see if you qualify, visit att.com/access. Or call

1-855-220-5211 for assistance in English or 1-855-220-5225 for assistance in Spanish.

Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T internet services. For more information on AT&T internet, TV and voice services – or to find out if these services are available in your neighborhood – visit www.att.com/u-verse.

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Proyecto Pastoral receives $750K from AT&T

Promesa Boyle Heights to Help Students in their Quest to Graduate with $750,000 from AT&T to Proyecto Pastoral

One of 18 Recipients of $10 Million in Contributions to Programs Across U.S.  

Los Angeles, California, January 6, 2017 — Due to Proyecto Pastoral and its partners’ success supporting and motivating underserved students to stay in school and prepare for their next step in life through the Promesa Boyle Heights initiative, it has been selected as one of 18 recipients nationwide that will share in $10 million from AT&T through the Aspire Connect to Success Competition. Hundreds of organizations applied to the competition, which is part of AT&T Aspire, our signature philanthropic initiative to help students succeed in school and beyond.

“Promesa Boyle Heights has helped lift up an entire community --- keeping students from falling through the cracks, growing economic opportunity, and giving our young people a safe and encouraging place to pursue their dreams," said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. "This is an incredibly deserving program, and I thank AT&T for helping to put students on a path to amazing success."

“Preparing young people to succeed will help make our communities and California stronger,” said California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León. “I thank Proyecto Pastoral, AT&T and all the community partners who have come together to support our youth through Promesa Boyle Heights.”

Aspire Connect to Success funding recipients deliver integrated student supports, focus on college or career preparation, and/or provide mentoring or peer-to-peer supports to help underserved students graduate. This is the third time Proyecto Pastoral has received support from AT&T. In total AT&T has contributed more than $1.3 Million to the organization, which is having remarkable success boosting graduation rates and improving student outcomes through the Promesa Boyle Heights initiative.

"I want to thank AT&T for their generous contributions over the years to Proyecto Pastoral's Promesa Boyle Heights initiative," said California Assemblymember Miguel Santiago. "In just a few short years, we've witnessed the impact at Mendez High with the dramatic raising of graduation rates. We are all partnering to brighten the future for our next generation and that is something we can all be proud of."

"Once defined by our struggling schools, gang violence, and dilapidated infrastructure, Boyle Heights is becoming a model for how residents and organizations can come together to address critical issues in the community," said Cynthia Sanchez, Chief Executive Officer Proyecto Pastoral. "Proyecto Pastoral and the Promesa Boyle Heights initiative is helping in this transformation, and we could not do it without support from organizations like AT&T."

Through a competitive request for proposal process, the 18 non-profits, including Proyecto Pastoral, were selected based on their effectiveness in helping students graduate ready for career or college. Selected programs use evidence based approaches to serve students and are able to demonstrate quantitative results.

“Improving education and developing the 21st century workforce takes corporations working together with community organizations and government to grow programs that work,” said Ken McNeely, President, AT&T California. “AT&T is proud to support Proyecto Pastoral and invest more than $1.3 million in students and future leaders in Boyle Heights.”

AT&T’s latest contribution will help Proyecto Pastoral further expanded the Promesa Boyle Heights initiative, which provides 2,300 opportunity youth with tiered supports and high-intensity academic and wellness interventions to help students graduate high school and create pathways to higher education and 21st century careers.

Promesa Boyle Heights is a collaborative of more than 20 organizations and schools led by parents and students with intensive support from Proyecto Pastoral. Since the initiative began in 2011, graduation rates at Mendez High School have risen from 34% to a remarkable 96% for the class of 2016. The initiative has also helped to grow graduation rates at Roosevelt High School since it expanded on the campus last year and was recently implemented at Hollenbeck Middle School. More information on Proyecto Pastoral and the Promesa Boyle Heights initiative is available at: www.promesaboyleheights.org and www.proyectopastoral.org.

About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T

AT&T is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its community initiatives, AT&T has a long history of investing in projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; or address community needs. AT&T Aspire is AT&T’s signature philanthropic initiative that drives innovation in education by bringing diverse resources to bear on the issue including funding, technology, employee volunteerism, and mentoring. Through Aspire, we’ve passed the $250 million mark on our plan to invest $350 million in education from 2008-2017.

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AT&T Reveals the Latest TV Trends

AT&T recently conducted a survey to learn more about the latest TV watching trends: http://about.att.com/newsroom/att_reveals_the_latest_tv_trends.html

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The future of TV is NOW!

The Revolution is Here: AT&T Offers 3 Ways to Stream Premium Video Content

DIRECTV NOW, FreeVIEW and Fullscreen Available Nov. 30

The future of TV is NOW. On Nov. 30, AT&T1 begins offering 3 video streaming services – DIRECTV NOW, FreeVIEW and Fullscreen. It’s your favorite TV networks and made-for-digital video content delivered with more choice and flexibility than ever.

This is rules-free TV for anyone in the U.S. who wants to stream shows and movies anytime, anywhere. For the more than 20 million U.S. households who have dropped cable or are flirting with cutting the cord, we’re now delivering video over a technology platform that will have multiple product capabilities, the first of which we’re unveiling today.

“We’re extending our entertainment portfolio for those who value premium content but also want more TV freedom suited for their lifestyle, whether watching at home or on their mobile devices. This is TV your way,” said John Stankey, CEO, AT&T Entertainment Group.

“Our new customer-centric offers show that mobility and entertainment are better together,” added Stankey.

Sign up online for DIRECTV NOW or Fullscreen. Within minutes, you have the power to stream content over a U.S. internet connection on a variety of devices. No set-top-boxes, satellite dishes, annual contracts or credit checks required.

And, if you’re an AT&T Mobility customer, DIRECTV will pick up the tab for data to help you achieve all your binge-worthy goals. Data Free TV means you won’t use your AT&T mobile data for watching DIRECTV NOW or FreeVIEW in the App. Fullscreen will also cover your data for streaming in the Fullscreen App on the AT&T mobile network.2

DIRECTV NOW

Starting Nov. 30, stream your favorite live sports, on demand, premium channels, popular shows, and hit movies right to your tablet, smartphone or TV. It’s the experience you love, without the limits you don’t.

Experience any of our packages free for 7 days when you sign up at www.directvnow.com and download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. To celebrate our historic launch of DIRECTV NOW, we’re making streams come true by offering our “Go Big” package with more than 100 channels for just $35 per month. This is a limited time offer. Customers who sign up for this offer will continue to enjoy this special price for as long as you keep the package, subject only to future reasonable programming price increases applicable to all packages.

DIRECTV NOW programming packages are seeded from our existing satellite TV service, putting popular channels together for a great entertainment value:

Live a Little – $35 / month (60+ channels)

Just Right – $50 / month (80+ channels)

Go Big – $60 / month (100+ channels)

Gotta Have it – $70 / month (120+ channels)

Fans of HBO® and Cinemax® can add these channels for just $5 each per month in addition to your base programming package.

DIRECTV NOW will be available at launch through the following:

Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick

Android mobile devices and tablets

iPhone, iPad and Apple TV

Chromecast (Android at launch; iOS in 2017)

Google Cast-enabled LeEco ecotvs and VIZIO SmartCast Displays

Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari web browsers

In 2017, we plan to add more devices to our lineup including Roku® streaming players and Roku TV™ models3, Amazon Fire tablets, and Smart TVs from Samsung and other leading brands.

Customers can get an Apple TV included with 3 months pre-paid of any DIRECTV NOW package. Apple TV features high-performance hardware and an intuitive and fun user interface using voice and the Siri Remote. For details, visit www.directvnow.com/appletv.

Customers can opt for an Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote included with 1 month pre-paid of any DIRECTV NOW package. For details, visit www.directvnow.com/FireStick.

Starting tomorrow, LeEco is also offering DIRECTV NOW service with the purchase of LeEco smartphones and TVs. For more information, visit www.LeMall.com.

3 months: Le S3 and Le Pro3 ecophones or Super4 X43 Pro ecotv

6 months: Super4 X55 or Super4 X65 ecotvs

12 months: uMax8 ecotv

Or for a limited time, you can get 1 month of DIRECTV NOW service when you buy a Lenovo laptop with Intel® Core™i3, i5 or i7 processor. For more information, visit www.lenovo.com.

Fullscreen

Mobilizing entertainment is at the heart of our collaboration with Fullscreen Media, a global leader in social-first entertainment experiences that knows mobile video users best. Tailored for digital natives, Fullscreen SVOD launched earlier this year and is $5.99 per month.

Fullscreen now brings you more than 1,500 hours of ad-free premium scripted and unscripted original series, TV shows and films licensed from studio partners. You’ll also get exclusive content from top online creators. Fullscreen Media has nearly doubled its programming since launch – including more original series and acquired content announced earlier this month.

Now AT&T will introduce an exclusive offer for our Mobility customers. Enjoy Fullscreen at no charge for 1 year included with eligible new and existing wireless plans with messaging service. Starting Nov. 30, sign up for the offer at www.fullscreen.com/att and stream Fullscreen without using your data.2

Get Fullscreen anytime, anywhere in the U.S. at www.fullscreen.com and via iPhone, iPad, select Android Phones, Chromecast and Apple TV.

FreeVIEW

Our FreeVIEW experience lets anyone enjoy unique and exclusive content free of charge. It’s a highly curated, always-fresh, ad-supported video service. It has a sampling of on-demand content from AUDIENCE Network, Otter Media properties and other channels on DIRECTV NOW.

Download the DIRECTV NOW app to access FreeVIEW or visit www.directvnow.com and start streaming free of charge.4

Existing Premium Services

AT&T will continue to provide DIRECTV’s premium satellite TV entertainment service. This includes our most advanced Genie HD DVR and an outstanding lineup of live and on-demand programming, plus add-on features like premium sports packages and the industry’s best picture format: 4K Ultra High Definition. The DIRECTV App also lets satellite customers watch all live and recorded programs virtually anywhere.5 AT&T will continue to offer our U-verse TV and internet service.

1AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

2 DATA FREE TV/FREE STREAMING FOR FULLSCREEN CUSTOMERS: Must stream through DIRECTV NOW or Fullscreen App. Requires eligibility. DIRECTV & AT&T wireless services and devices. Some restrictions apply. For Fullscreen, other in App activities may incur data charges.

3 Roku is a registered trademark and Roku TV is a trademark of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.

4 If you are not an eligible postpaid AT&T Mobility customer, data charges apply.

5Genie HR44 and above required.

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Veterans Day #ThankOurHeroes

As we honor our Veterans this month, we thought now would be a good time to share some of the resources AT&T has available for veterans looking for jobs. 

- A military-focused career site: www.att.jobs/military. We understand that the job search and application process at large companies can be challenging for anyone — and perhaps even more so for transitioning veterans. This website is designed to help.

On the page you’ll find:

A Military Skills Translator Tool that allows veterans to use their current Military Occupation Code or Military Occupation Specialty to identify civilian jobs at AT&T that may be a good fit for them: www.att.jobs/MOS.

- The AT&T Veteran Talent Network provides veterans with the opportunity to participate in online career video chat sessions or to connect directly with one of hundreds of AT&T veteran employee volunteers at: http://veterans.att.jobs.

- A career page for military spouses highlighting the many work locations at AT&T and jobs that are portable and/or virtual. This also helps search for jobs near military installations and helps connect military spouses:  www.att.jobs/milspouse

- And for AT&T veteran employees, we have the AT&T Veteran Employee Resource Group. This group creates an instant community for veterans joining the company and involves them in outreach, philanthropy and volunteerism opportunities – including ways to refer fellow veterans for jobs at AT&T.

Join AT&T’s Veterans Day movement and let them know who/what/why you're grateful this Veterans Day and be sure to tag #ThankOurHeroes on all social channels.

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Giveaway: AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Smartphone

One winner will get this phone which features a shatter resistant screen, water and dust resistant design and an all day battery. It also features one of the best smartphone cameras on the market.

Here’s a short video of the phone on my Facebook Page.

Thanks to AT&T!

Full KTLA Contest Rules.

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AT&T Contributes $50,000 to Mayor’s Fund Los Angeles to Thank and ‘Welcome Home’ Formerly Homeless Veterans

AT&T CONTRIBUTES $50,000 TO MAYOR’S FUND LOS ANGELES TO THANK AND ‘WELCOME HOME’ FORMERLY HOMELESS VETERANS

Los Angeles, California – November 3, 2016 — In honor of Veterans Day, November 11, 2016, AT&T is contributing $50,000 to Mayor’s Fund Los Angeles to support the new online Welcome Home Project for formerly homeless veterans. This contribution is part of a $400,000 investment the company is making to local organizations across the country who serve veterans and active duty military personnel.

“We have made incredible progress over the last two years by housing nearly 7,000 men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform -- but our job is far from done. L.A. still has the highest concentration of homeless veterans in America,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. “That is unacceptable — but not unsolvable. I will fight until every veteran in my city has a safe place to call home. I want to thank AT&T for its tremendous support and generous contribution to the Welcome Home Project, which is making a difference in people’s lives by giving them the essentials they need to rebuild their lives and restore their dignity.”

AT&T’s contribution supports the new online Welcome Home Projectcollecting donations and assembling welcome home baskets – filled with household supplies and necessities – for formerly homeless veterans as they move into housing.

“Our nation’s servicemen and servicewomen have made great sacrifices to protect our country and our freedoms, and it’s an honor to support them,” said Ken McNeely, President, AT&T California. “This contribution is just one way we at AT&T are supporting veterans and expressing our gratitude for their service this Veteran’s Day.”

AT&T’s contributions to Mayor’s Fund Los Angeles and more than a dozen organizations nationwide build on the company’s nearly 100-year commitment to active military personnel, veterans and their families. In addition to the philanthropic contribution announced today, AT&T will host community volunteer events across the country in collaboration with local organizations serving active military personnel, veterans and their families. AT&T also encourages individuals to join in #ThankOurHeroes, a new social media campaign to show appreciation for servicemen and servicewomen. AT&T is encouraging everyone to upload messages, photos and videos showing their gratitude to veterans using #ThankOurHeroes, which AT&T and veterans’ organizations will share throughout the month of November.

To learn more about AT&T’s commitments to veterans, click here.

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About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T

AT&T is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its community initiatives, AT&T has a long history of investing in projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; or address community needs. AT&T Aspire is AT&T's signature philanthropic initiative that drives innovation in education by bringing diverse resources to bear on the issue including funding, technology, employee volunteerism, and mentoring. Through Aspire, we've passed the $250 million mark on our plan to invest $350 million in education from 2008-2017.

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Carve out some time today to celebrate Halloween! 

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Happy Halloween! 

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AT&T Customers Can Text-to-Donate to Help American Red Cross Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts

As the life-threatening hurricane Matthew continues to brush Florida’s coast today, with winds of 120 mph at the center, AT&T is encouraging customers to text to donate to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts. AT&T customers can use their mobile devices across the country and text MATTHEW to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Charges will appear on their wireless bill, or be deducted from their prepaid balance. All purchases must be authorized by account holder and customers must be 18 years of age or have parental permission to participate. Message and Data Rates May Apply.

For more information, visithttp://about.att.com/newsroom/att_customers_texttodonate_to_help_american_redcross.html

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iPhone 7 launch day at the AT&T store in Pasadena!

Senior editor at PockeNow, Juan Bagnell, chatting all things iPhone 7 with ABC at the AT&T store in Pasadena. Thanks Juan Bagnell for your tech expertise!

Tech journalist and expert, Paul Lenk (aka Pablo Ortega) chatting with NBC and Telemundo about the new iPhone 7 features from the AT&T store in Pasadena.  Gracias, Pablo!

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iPhone 7 promos from AT&T

Here are the latest promos from AT&T that apply to iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

TRADE IN IPHONE 6 OR 6S, GET IPHONE 7 FOR FREE

For a limited time, customers can also trade in an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, or iPhone 6S Plus that’s in good working condition and they can get an iPhone 7 32 GB free after $650 in monthly bill credits when they buy it on AT&T Next or AT&T Next Every Year with eligible service1. To take advantage of this offer customers just need to own their current iPhone outright, or pay for the remainder of their remaining balance.   Here are the details:

Must purchase an iPhone 7 or 7+ on AT&T Next or AT&T Next Every Year Must trade-in a good working condition iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus Must own device outright. Current AT&T Next customers must pay-up in full. If they don’t, they’ll be charged the remaining balance In-contract, 2-year subsidized device customers must pay off remaining ETF. Not stackable with $650 switcher credit 1Req’s well-qualified credit. Tax due at sale. Pay up to 3 installments before credits start. If wireless svc is cancelled, iPhone balance is due. Fees, charges & restrs apply. Subject to change. Void in Ct, RI, Miami-Dade

LATEST PROMOS FROM AT&T FOR THE IPHONE 7 AND IPHONE 7 PLUS

New and existing DIRECTV or AT&T U-verse customers: Starting Sept. 9, if you are a new or existing DIRECTV or AT&T U-verse customer, and you add a new line to your wireless account from another provider, you can get iPhone 7 32GB on either AT&T Next or AT&T Next Every Year after up to $650 in monthly bill credits when you activate your new smartphone with eligible service1. Want a different model?  Just pay the small difference in your AT&T Next payments Switching to AT&T for wireless service: To help you switch, we’ll give you up to $650 in credits when you trade-in your current smartphone and buy a new one on AT&T Next. Business customers: large and small business customers can also get an additional $200 bill credit per switched line. No More Overages: AT&T’s new Mobile Share Advantage plans mean no more data overage charges plus Rollover Data that's truly shareable among other benefits.2 Visit your local AT&T store to learn more.

Pricing for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus on AT&T Next® and AT&T Next Every YearSM when you have eligible service is as follows3:

1 Select smartphones. Req’s port-in & well-qualified credit. Pay up to 3 installments before credits start. If wireless svc is cancelled, device balance is due. Fees, charges & restrs apply. Subject to change. In Miami-Dade County, Connecticut and Rhode Island, DIRECTV customers who switch a line to AT&T, can get up to $650 in bill credits when they buy an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus on AT&T Next or AT&T Next Every Year.

2Instead of overage charges, once you use all your high-speed data we’ll reduce your data speed to a max of 128Kbps.  See att.com/mobileshareadvantage (for business customers, see att.com/attmobileshare) to learn more.

3  Req’s well qualified credit, 0% APR 24 or 30 month installment agreement, and eligible service.  Tax due at sale.  Down payment available and may be required.  If wireless svc is cancelled, device balance due.  Fees, other charges & restr’s apply.  Visit att.com/next for details.

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You’re Never Alone on the Road #ItCanWait

As we head into Labor Day weekend, AT&T is urging drivers to put their phones down and reminding them that It Can Wait. Studies show that 36% of drivers look at their phones while children are passengers in the car. And distressingly, 2 out of 3 confess to using their mobile device when they’re driving alone. AT&T’s latest ad for the It Can Wait campaign is a humanizing scenario all parents and young drivers can relate to — and reminds us that distracted driving is always dangerous.  

As we become more dependent and attached to our phones, distracted driving becomes more tempting. With over 10 million drivers who’ve pledged not look at their phone on the road, and 5 million downloads of AT&T’s DriveMode app, AT&T continues to spread the word.

Whether you’re driving alone or not, help keep the roads safe this weekend by keeping your eyes on the road, not on your phone.

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#ItCanWait Reaches 10 Million Pledges!!

10 Million Pledges and Why It Matters